GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the clear winner, offering 36.4% better value than Radeon RX 6800.
The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $809 AED cheaper.
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Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6800 packs 3,840 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $1,585 AED against $2,394 AED for the Radeon RX 6800. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~36% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB still sits about $1,236 AED above its $349 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $1,815 AED above its $579 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws just 160W versus 250W for the Radeon RX 6800, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 6800's memory is faster — 512 GB/s versus 322 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 worth the extra $809 AED over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 3,130 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 322.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Jun 2025 |
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